Friend and I stopped by to check this place out. We arrived at dinner time and it was pretty busy. Was hoping that meant good things! When you walk in, you can watch the chef making the noodles. Always good to know the noodles are fresh! The staff at the counter were friendly. We ordered the pan fried dumplings, scallion pancake and beef noodle stir fry and roast pork noodle stir fry. The scallion pancake could have done with some salt and more scallions. Frozen pancakes you can buy at the Asian food stores are better. The pan fried dumplings were ok. At least they were more flavorful than the scallion pancake. The noodles themselves were good. Light, but chewy. However, the meats that were with the noodles weren't good. My friend's beef was too soft and lacked any beef flavor. My roast pork looked and tasted old. We ended up eating the noodles and leaving the meat in the bowl. Since I don't at red meat, I can't go for their popular noodle soups as all their noodle soups have beef broth. Which leaves stir fried or dry mixed noodles. Not sure if it's worth a second try for me. If I could get the noodles plain to go, I'd think about it. read more

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I love this place! They make the noodles right there. The chive pork dumplings are so good! We always get at least one order of steamed and one order of fried. My son loves them and we often order extra for him to pack for lunch. The shrimp fried rice is the best you can get in the area, $12 for a super large portion and tons of huge shrimp. The last time we ate here we got the plain noodle soup, which my son ate the whole bowl, shrimp fried rice, knife cut noodles with chicken, and 3 orders of dumplings. Everything was so good per usual. The place is very clean, the staff do a good job at cleaning up the tables. They have all the sauces and chili you want at the station with cups, bowls, plates and silverware. They also have covered outdoor seating, and will bring your food outside! They have high chairs but no baby changing station. read more

Unfortunately I am not a fan. I ordered the knife sliced (thicker sized) stir fried noodles with beef and an extra side of tofu for $3. I was not impressed at all. The beef was mostly CHEWY and a few times I thought I was going to choke and someone would have to perform the Heimlich maneuver or that I should spit it out. I decided to chew as best I could and hope for the best. The tofu portion was small and I thought it was going to be crispy but it wasn't. Also the noodle was inconsistent. Some pieces were fine and soft, while others were harder and stuck together. The flavor was just average to me. When my friend and I got to the restaurant there was only two tables taken. The restaurant isn't that big. There was an employee at the register but we had taken a few minutes to talk at a table and to peruse the menu. When we were ready and went to the register to order no one was there. A minute or so later someone came up. You pay via a tablet where it ask if you want to tip. Fyi, you take a number and someone brings your food out to you. It's a fast casual restaurant. When my friend and I left around 6:30 there were no tables left. That was a bit of a surprise to me. If I do come back, maybe I would enjoy a bowl of soup better. read more

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We ordered three noodle soups (pork, duck, lamb) and a side of rice for carry out. The noodle soups were DELISH and very reminiscent of Lanzhou noodles we had in Guangzhou. The rice seemed a bit stale but the star of the show was definitely the noodle soups. Service was fast, I called to place the order and it was ready in about 7 minutes. Overall a cute little place and definitely will be back again to try more menu items! read more

Pretty good noodles, speedily delivered. It was cool to watch the food being made as well. A lot of care was put into these noodles but I'm not sure I ordered the right thing for me. read more

Ahhh... So we decided to visit recently and our experience was unfortunately not as great. No indoor seating just yet, but there are chairs outside. Ordering was easy enough - you can order inside or online to go, but the wait took almost 50 minutes. They had estimated 20 minutes or so and we had taken a walk around, but came back and waited another 30 minutes before we got our food. Now don't get me wrong, the staff weren't sitting around or anything. They were just SO BUSY! It was dinner time on a weekday and had just one guy making the hand pulled noodles, which was probably the bottleneck for most of the orders. Once we got the food, the noodles were unfortunately a bit uneven - most of my dish was a bit bland, which there was one portion that was pretty salty and flavorful. The pan fried buns we got were soft and soggy (still warm though) - it was clearly pan friend at some point, but perhaps had been sitting around waiting for the rest of the food to be made. read more

First time dining in here. But I have been meaning to come in for awhile. I've had their dumplings and this time when I came I had the beef noodle soup. It was sooo good. I've actually had beef noodle soup in Lanzhou so eating this was very nice. I like the space. I wasn't expecting it to look like that. Bright and clean. You can also see them make the noodles through the glass. Also was able to eat the tea egg and scallion pancake. Both good as well :P It's not like a dine-in per se (at least what I experienced). You serve yourself with the water and the sauces in the back. Fast food noodles vibe haha. Kind of liked it that way. I'm definitely coming again because I love beef noodle soup. It's been a while since I had it last. Pricing was reasonable in my broke opinion too. Overall, would recommend! read more

I love noodles!! I have been wanting to try this place for the longest time! I needed something good to eat before my Zumba class. They are near Corner Bakery. If you're lucky you might have parking right out front. The menu is pretty basic. Which is good because I would be changing my mind a lot. I chose to get hand pulled noodles , knife cutted with beef brisket. Wait time was not long. Food was soooo fresh, no additives that most carryouts use to drown the food in. I wish it hand more veggies and heat but that won't stop me from coming back. Service was great too. read more

I was in the area one weekend and wanted to have some lunch. Looked up some places on Yelp and came across this spot. I knew it opened recently, so I decided to check it out. Walked in and went straight to the counter (to the right was the kitchen and the left were tables/chairs). Closer to the entrance were some stools. There were 4 menus (same sheet) in front of me, each in its own plastic sleeve. The place seemed more like a casual spot. I casually just glanced at the menu and ordered the Chicken Noodle Stir Fried (only 2 words caught my eye when I ordered - Chicken and Noodles). I got it to go - it was in a rectangular case filled to the brim with Noodles. Once uncovered, I saw red peppers and green peppers which I picked out. I was left with the Noodles which were so good. I was surprised I ate everything in the container as there was enough to get 2 meals (I must have been hungry). I also wanted to try one of their side dishes (pics on Yelp helped make my decision), so I got their Chive Pork Dumplings (it comes steamed or fried). As I had never tasted this dish, I asked for 1/2 & 1/2 which I got - half steamed and half fried. I initially enjoyed just the fried ones - tasted perfect with the pork inside, but then I ended up liking the steamed ones as well - not soggy, made just right. Overall, I enjoyed the dishes I had. As I waited for my meal, I got a chance to see them roll the dough, stretch it and so I thought, it's fresh...cool. I also saw a little on how they cooked some of the noodles before serving them. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Noodles Stir Fry w/Chicken 5.27.19 - Can make 2 meals out of it - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Little hole in the wall across from Dick's. Counters with wooden stools. Mostly Asian clientele. Cook by the front door pulling noodles. Cashier in the back, where you can finally see the menu, order, pay, and get a number so your food can be brought to your perch. I got noodle soup with lamb. The noodles were excellent in flavor and texture but the broth was awful. Too sweet, uncertain what it was made from, and that little twinge on the soft palate that says MSG. Way too much cilantro. Had to add a little vinegar from the condiment table. The lamb was okay, but cut in chunks skin bone and all, making for gingerly chewing and a substantial scrap heap. No better than OK, but I have high expectations given that Da Wae Ron is in my back yard. So, I have crossed Lanzhou off the bucket list. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Lamb soup - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I did not really like the noodles here or how my dish was prepared (or tasted). I asked for a recommendation and ordered the hand-pulled stir-fried beef noodles. Ambience is not great. The only cool thing is I could see the cooks preparing the handmade noodles behind the counter. Maybe I should've tried the soup noodles but it's unlikely I'll be back. read more

The first thing you see when you enter is someone hand crafting the noodles. Why do this? It is slow and labor intensive. They do this because the end product is better. They do a few things, but they do them extremely well. I chose the duck soup. My first sip of the broth was deeply satisfying. Strong hints of duck, onion, in a perfectly seasoned liquid. There was a generous portion of roasted duck, and the bok choy , scallions, and other veggies added a nice balance. Then of course, there were the noodles,. With a satin finish, and al dente resistance, they were a slurping delight. As good as this was in 90 degree weather, can you imagine how wonderful they will be in January? read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Roast duck soup - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I like this place a lot. It has a very straightforward menu, it has a straightforward name. There are no micro greens. There is not the usual laundry list of Americanized Chinese dishes. It's easy to understand the menu and they are pumpin' out noodles as quick as they can. For entrees, there's 3 categories you can choose from: Soup Stir Fry Fried Rice Choose one of those, and then choose your protein: The noodle soup category has the most proteins which include, unique to the category,... Ox Tail Roast Duck Lamb Beef W/ Tomatoes If you choose Fried Rice or Stir Fry, you can get: Beef Chicken Shrimp Veg w/ tofu Roast Pork Seafood Side dishes include: dumplings, bao, scallion pancake Here's where it gets fun! Then you get to choose the noodle: knife sliced hand pulled Then you get to choose the thickness: Hand pulled: regular, thick, thin, hair thin Knife cut: wide or regular My best suggestion to you: Get the soup Though I'm glad they make stir fries and fried rice, I find them both a little bland and something that pales in comparison to the noodle soup. The noodle soup is where it's at. I got knife cut wide noodles in my brisket noodle soup and was so happy with it that I got one to take home for T. The side dishes are pretty legit too! Favorite amongst the bunch if the bao ( whispers: but when is not?) I've found myself twice here in the past 2 weeks. Everything is very fresh, and I can't wait to explore more of the noodle soup offerings. I will definitely be getting beef and tomato next time. The soup base is a subtle lovely flavor with a nice balanced bite. Service is quick and efficient. Be careful of the large bowl full of chili oil with the dumpling sauce sign kind of in front if it. The dumpling sauce is the brown sauce. The chili oil is just straight up spicy chili oil. I also respect that they have soy and black vinegar out for dipping. If I opened up a Chinese restaurant, this would likely be the model. read more

I went with high expectations because I've heard great things about hand pulled noodles in general. Honestly a little disappointed with the meal as a whole though. While the noodles themself had great texture, I think that the dish lacked a wow factor. The execution just felt a little off. Also, my parents and brother all got soup noodles and the broth was the same for all despite ordering different meats. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

It's been a long time since coming here but it's very easy to order online and pickup. There is seating right outside if you choose to dine outside. I always found the stir fry missing something but it's my husbands go-to. It was a bit warm for a beef noodle soup and I was curious to what dry mix was so I ordered that. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the sauce (almost like a mild fried bean sauce for zhajiangmian). This is now our new family go to if we aren't in the mood for soup. read more

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3.5 stars - got the beef tendon noodle soup with hand-pulled noodles + fried scallion pancakes as an appetizer. I thought both were okay but nothing special. The noodles had a great texture but the broth was just average. Scallion pancakes were crispy but not as flavorful as I've had from some other places. I did like how they had a lot of meat options for noodle soup though, like beef tendon, lamb, roast duck, etc. No dine-in yet but there are some tables outside in the shade, right next to the store. read more

Authentic Chinese noodle house. I've had better though with leaner meat, more flavorful broth and more tender noodles. It was okay but for $12 a bowl I don't think I'll go back. I also had the shrimp pan fried dumplings that were pretty good. Some tough bits in the meat. The brisket was random in quality. There were some large chunks of meat that were very good. Then others were half fat and a few that had what looked like skin on them. Clearly not the style I was used to. Will be curious to see if there is a leaner meat option to try next time with much less sketchy bits. It's no "Pho" is all I'm trying to say. You pay in advance and they have one of those systems that asks you for a tip before you've sampled the food or the service. Plus you do most of the work yourself with regards to getting sauces, chop sticks, napkins, etc. it's the type of counter service where you usually wouldn't tip, or only give a dollar. But there it is... suggested tip amounts of 18% and 20% while the lady is staring at you and others are behind you in line. Luckily there was a 10% button... I hit that as I didn't have small bills on my own. It was $20.53 for 1 soup and 1 dumpling. Try it, but don't expect the greatest soup in the world. Also there are no soup dumplings. Some of the menu pictures must be from other locations. I took a late lunch, the place was 1/3 full and I was the only white guy in the place, which is fine, and the reason I suspect it's more authentic. Very clean friendly place. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Brisket, knife cut noodles (regular). - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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The shrimp was so plump, tasty soups, great fried rice and yummy noodles. Fast service. Next time we will order thinner noodles. We will be back ! read more

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This is definitely an authentic Chinese restaurant. If you don't believe me, just walk into the store and the first thing you see is the chef pulling the noodles right in front of you. I was surprised at how there are two options for noodles: hand-pulled (thinner) and knife-sliced (thicker). Most hand-pulled noodle usually only offer one. I ordered the beef noodle soup with knife-sliced noodles and the pan fried pork bun. The beef was so tender and moist. The pan fried pork bun was crispy and so hot. It's like eating dumpling fillings inside a bun. Everything was so delicious. For the amount that you pay, there is a lot of food, so much that I had to ask for a to-go container. In my opinion, driving 30 minutes from NOVA into MD is 100% worth it. However, the dining area is small and can get crowded. You might have to stand and wait for a table during busy hours. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Knife-Sliced Beef Noodle Soup - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I wanted to try this place, based on their hand pulled noodles. It's a small place, with limited seating with several tables and a counter. You order, then sit yourself. You get a number and the food is delivered to your table. I tried the dry hand pulled noodle with vegetables. I thought it was good, but will order without the iceberg lettuce next time. This is a good place for a quick meal if you're in the area. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Dry hand pulled noodle - vegetable - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

My mom had been eyeing Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodle since they opened a few months back so we decided to grab dinner here last Tuesday. It's great to see more Asian food spots popping up in Rio! Although the Potbelly's and Corner Bakery still hold a special place in my heart, it's nice to get more casual options. We both had the Beef Brisket Pulled Noodle Soup with thin noodles. It was delicious and portions were generous (luckily, they have to go containers over by the water and sauces). The beef was well-cooked, the soup broth was flavorful, and the noodles had just the right texture. Also loved that the bok choy was plentiful. Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodle has that simple, small noodle shop feel and is a great break from the Rio scene! read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Beef Brisket Pulled Noodle Soup with thin noodles - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Man... the noodles here. SO GOOD! You can tell everything is made fresh. I really loved the soups as well as stir-fried noodles, both knife cut and regular. I love that they have so many protein options, and great options like lamb, beef brisket, seafood and even fried tofu along with the usual chicken and beef. The scallions pancakes are also delicious. Perfect combination of crispy outside with super layered softness inside! During COVID, they work with 3rd party services for delivery and I am so happy about it! Prices are reasonable. Portions are more individual sizes, not family style. read more

quick service and delicious food. generous portion sizes with a quiet relaxing ambience. a great option for a chill meal with a friend

yhe noodles are so freaking good i love them so much the chili oil is like actully like chili oil and the scallion panckaes are so good and with the soup 1000000/5 i recommend so good especially i dony eat meat they offer a noodle and broth only so good i cant even explain it the water is good too the service is so fast price is reasonable for this this is so peak!!!!!!!!!我是焕之个面 我爱面 read more

Took the family to Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle for lunch on a weekday. The restaurant was full for a 1:30 meal but tables turn over pretty quickly. The kitchen was busy turning around some really gorgeous bowls of deliciousness. Ordered the beef combo which came with generous portions of tendon and beef. The duck soup was also really good. A side of steamed dumplings and pan fried roast pork noodles. It easily fed a family of four. Both soups hit the spot on hopefully the last 40 degree day of April. The dumplings had great flavor. The roast pork noodles were also a favorite. I love onions. Bring on the pan fried onions: (I'll happily eat the onions left over from my wife's Beijing beef from Panda). As you can see from the pictures. Both of my kids loved everything. I've never taught them to tip their bowls. I don't know where they learned it from? I asked my oldest daughter and she said, " it was so yummy I had to get the last few sips". So... I guess they both loved it so much they tipped their bowls. The spoons are like long ladles. I prefer the traditional Chinese soup spoons. However, they were great for the kids who would normally loose their spoons in their deep soup. I can't believe there is a great quick eat smack dab across from DSG. I don't have to venture on to the pike! read more

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Fast casual with delicious hand pulled noodles. The duck noodle soup was a little bland but everything else was delicious. Knocked one star down as everything we ordered spicy was not even close to spicy. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Steam Pork Dumpling - - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

In all honesty a 3.5 out of 5. We came the opening week and things were still pretty madcap. You place your order and then it's a race to find an open spot to sit at. You are responsible for getting your water, your condiments/sauces, etc. That area can be better organized and be kept cleaner. The tables should be cleaned/wiped down properly before the next diner(s) sit there. I ordered a bowl of beef noodle soup and the best thing going for this place is the amount of food for the price. I'm more partial to the spicy version or rather the Taiwanese Beef noodle soup style of soups, but this was good anyways. I wish they had been open earlier in winter, when it was soup weather. In summer, noodle soups are a harder sell I would think. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Scallion pancakes - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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There's potentially for improvement but overall I like this place. 3.5 stars The layout: It's very crowded so coming during lunch hour you not only have to prepare to wait, and it will be hard to find a seat that doesn't physically touch another person. The station for napkins and sauces is in a very difficult location to get to and if you don't like large crowds it's pretty daunting to try and get to it. The food: I got the beef noodle soup and pork chive dumplings. Originally I wanted beef and tomato but I was told that was sweet and that's not the flavor profile I was looking for. Dumplings: They were really good I'd come back just for the dumplings. I don't know if they are made in house but they didn't taste frozen The soup: It's a nice sized portion for lunch. The beef soup flavoring was a little disappointing but has potential. The broth had an extremely light seasoning, so i expected the beef or noodles to have seasoning. The noodles were not salted so there is no flavor at all with them despite being made in house. The beef was a very fatty cut so be prepared to have large pieces of fat without meat attached in your soup. Liking a fatty cut is personal taste and I didn't care either way. I ended up adding some of the dumplings sauce concoction I made to the soup to give it more flavor. I'll visit this place again in a few weeks to see if anything has changed and too try something new. read more

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I've been waiting for a good hand pulled noodle place around the dmv area. This place definitely tops the other places I've tried around the area in regards to noodle texture. I thought that the noodles in my soup had the perfect amount of chewiness. Comparable to the noodles from New World Mall foodcourt and Lanzhou noodle shops in NY that I've tried. Finally! The broth is delicate, better after the addition of vinegar and chili oil (self serve) but it is meant to accentuate the noodles. I think that if you're looking for a lot of flavor, the stir fried noodles are the way to go. I wish I could've eaten both! Next time. The scallion pancake came out after the soup, but it was really fresh and crispy. It looked like an Indian paratha with scallions in it. Paired with the dumpling sauce they provide at the condiments bar, it was amazing. The service was good, staff seemed friendly. Although it was pretty crowded for a Thursday night, we didn't have to wait and table turnover was quick. All in all, I'm excited to come back and try more dishes that they have to offer. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Beef combo soup with regular hand pulled noodles - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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I come here occasionally for my noodle fix and it always hits the spot. Got the dry mix roast pork hand pulled noodles and pan fried pork buns. Both were excellent although the buns could have had a better crust. I love the dumpling sauce and would rather use that for the dry mix noodles next time. read more

Ordered the Beef brisket soup the first night. Unique flavor , disappointing in the amount of inedible grizzle on the brisket pieces. Went back the next night ordering the lamb noodle soup. Delicious, but sadly mostly bones rather than pieces of lamb. The noodles definitely taste fresh made and make this restaurant worth giving it a go and fun to watch the cook making the noodles. Make sure to order a side of Dim Sum beef, if you give nothing else a try this was amazing! read more

Amazing, fresh, delicious hand pulled noodles and dumpling spot! The beef is also excellent quality! I haven't tried the rice dishes, but maybe next time - mostly bc they freshly make noodles in front of you and it seems like that would be the signature. See photos! read more

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The food was good, inexpensive and the portions were generous . Good for long term going.

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle is definitely not new to me as I was introduced to it in my beloved hometown, New York City. Sadly due to the pandemic, the one in NY is closing down. However, to my surprise, I found one here in Rockville, MD. #winning You know I had to pull up and get my favorite hand pull noodles along with their pan fried dumplings. So let's just get straight to the chase. Here's what we ordered: Beef Hand Pulled Noodle- exactly how I remember it. You get the option of hand pulled noodle or knife pulled noodle. Their beef goes well with the noodle and that soup- forget about it. So good and even better on a cold day! Pork Pan Fried Dumpling- The NY location is definitely better. I'd probably could do without next time. Pork Fried Bun- Okay, this dish was unexpectedly good. Even better than the Pork Pan Fried Dumpling. Scallion Pancakes- Tiny, but good. Worth a try. Obviously I'll be back for more. For now, for all you noodle soup and dumpling lovers, you can order on their website for pick up. There's no dine-in at the moment, but that's okay because eating at the comfort of your own home with comfort food is the way to go during quarantine days. read more

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Everything about this restaurant makes me happy, but especially the high quality, variety, taste and pricing of the food being prepared and offered. Been on premises a number of times trying different dishes, and each time fully impressed. Am a foodie, (had a years worth of Chinese cooking lessons about 40 years ago in Rockville, MD) with a penchant for Asian Cuisine my entire life, and often cook different cuisines at home for myself & others. read more

I love this restaurant! The food is amazing quality and the service is quick as well. They have easy ordering on the kiosk in the store or you can order online and I can always guarantee my pickup order will be ready to go when I arrive. read more

This is a good to great place to go. Definitely worth reading the reviews. You probably have nothing to lose and worth your time and money. Check 'em out. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Hand pulled noods and buns - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I don't know why I waited so long to try this restaurant when I live so close to it, but I really regret not having these delicious noodles sooner! The food here is so delicious. There really is a difference between these hand pulled noodles and those from other restaurants that may be pre-processed at an external facility. You can taste the freshness in each and every single meal. Even though you order at a kiosk inside, there is still a huge deal of great customer service from the support staff at this restaurant, and it feels very welcoming to come here. I even love the delicious cucumber and lemon water they serve at the table. I'm looking forward to having more of their noodle soup now that the weather is cooling down! read more

Their online order and pay works now. There is a layer of glass between the dining area and the former ordering lane away from the chefs. Takeout was quick and efficient. I ordered the beef noodle soup regular handcut noodles with the marinated egg. So good on a cold rainy day. My husband had the beef tendon dry noodles and said it was really good too. Their pan fried bao is probably the best non-xlb bao i've had in a really long time. Line was short and we found seats easily. A lot of people came in about 10 min after we showed up so I was feeling pretty good about our timing. They do have high chairs but the tables are close together so we didn't use one for our 2 year old. My other daughter who is just about 6 months started sucking on my bowl so i gave her some of the soup. She loved it and kept making noises until I gave her more. my That's saying a lot because she's normally a very patient baby. I have a feeling we'll be trying out a lot more items on the menu! We normally avoid rio at all cost bc of the crowds but this is worth i read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - beef noodle soup with tea egg - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

The food was good, not great. Service was good. Self order and pay first. The price is a bit high. read more

Lanzhou Hand Pull Noodle - Noodles Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland